The United coach reckons the clash has lost none of its spice over the years as the two clubs prepare to go head-to-head again this weekend

Retired: Phil Neville played 15 times against Liverpool for United before taking up coaching (Photo: Getty)

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Manchester United coach Phil Neville claims the bitter rivalry between his side and Liverpool is still as strong as ever.

Over recent years Arsenal, Chelsea and now Manchester City have become title rivals to the famous North West clubs, who have won the league 38 times between them.

With a win a piece after United got revenge for their narrow defeat at Anfield by dumping the Merseyside club out of the Capital One Cup earlier in the season the game will have added intensity for the fans.

And the former Everton man is adamant this is still the game that the United players look forward to most in the season.

"When I was in the United first team, Liverpool was the biggest game," Neville told the club's official website.

"The rivalry between the two teams was intense. Both clubs have great history and great success, which always made for some cracking matches. These are the games all the fans want to watch and all the players want to play in.

"Funnily enough, you normally find the little knocks and injuries players are carrying die down in the week leading up to the match. Suddenly, everybody's fit because everybody wants to play!

"This year, Liverpool have had a great season and it'll be a fantastic game but, as always, we'll be looking for maximum points."